Three wounded in downtown shooting; suspect at large

At least three people were shot and wounded about 6 p.m. Sunday when gunfire broke out near the corner of Blanchard Street and Western Avenue.

Police reported all victims had been shot in the leg and officers were searching for a suspect seen running toward the Seattle waterfront. Police dogs have been called in to try to track the suspect.

Medics who reached the victims on the scene reported that all were conscious and alert.
It was unclear what started the shooting, and police were still checking reports a fourth person also might have been wounded.

Traffic was blocked in a four-square block area surrounding the shooting scene.
Police also were looing for a black Honda that might be connected to the shooting.